HP ZBook 14" 8 G1ak vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
HP ZBook 14" 8 G1ak 2026, Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Meteor Silver
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
HP ZBook 14" 8 G1ak 2026, Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Meteor Silver
The HP ZBook 8 G1ak receives mixed to negative feedback. Users appreciate its light weight and good price, but performance issues like slow boot times, fan noise, and a critical defect (plastic debris in the fan) overshadow these positives. The lack of a numeric keypad and only one USB port are also notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Light weight
- Good price
- Lots of RAM
Cons
- Slow boot up
- Fan noise
- Plastic debris in fan
- No numeric keypad
- Only one USB port
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Smooth handling of photo and video editing
- Fast file import and export
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- No significant drawbacks mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| HP ZBook 14" 8 G1ak | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon 860M | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 62.5% sRGB | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB Ports | 1★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.44 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 62 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP ZBook 14" 8 G1ak 2026, Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Meteor Silver
- Strong port selection (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong portability (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.